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Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs

Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSPT303A
State Code
D5598
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to implement basic warm up and cool down programs incorporating stretching to assist athletes to prepare for activity and also aid in post activity recovery.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define the scope of warm-ups and cool-downs.
  • 1.1. Explain the benefits of warm-ups and cool-downs in aiding performance and recovery to athlete or athletes and other relevant stakeholders.
  • 1.2. Explain preferred timing and duration of warm-ups and cool-downs to the athlete or athletes and other relevant stakeholders according to the sport or activity.
  • 1.3. Select appropriate warm-up and cool-down exercises and techniques for the sport or activity.
2. Implement warm-up program.
  • 2.1. Consult with athletes to identify contraindications and precautions for warm-up exercises according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Refer the athlete to a medical practitioner or other relevant personnel in the medical support team as required.
  • 2.3. Explain and demonstrate a range of warm-up exercises to prepare athlete or athletes for activity or competition according to the basic principles of biomechanics and best practice.
  • 2.4. Monitor application of warm-up exercises and techniques according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.5. Adjust warm-up exercises and techniques according to required arousal levels of the athlete.
3. Implement cool-down program.
  • 3.1. Consult with athletes to identify contraindications and precautions for cool-down exercises according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.2. Explain and demonstrate a range of cool-down exercises to aid recovery from activity or competition according to the basic principles of biomechanics.
  • 3.3. Monitor application of cool-down exercises and techniques according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.4. Adjust cool-down exercises and techniques according to the basic principles of biomechanics and best practice.
4. Review and modify program.
  • 4.1. Review the program in consultation with appropriate personnel and athletes.
  • 4.2. Evaluate own performance using self-reflection methods and identify potential improvements for future performances.
  • 4.3. Make modifications to the program where required in response to feedback from appropriate personnel and own self-reflection outcomes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Benefits may include:
gradually increased body and muscle temperature
increased blood and oxygen supply
increased flexibility generally or in specific muscle groups
increased proprioception
increased excitement levels
return heart rate, breathing and blood pressure to normal
restoration of range of motion and flexibility
removal of waste products from muscle tissue
reduction of exercise induced muscle spasm.
Warm-ups may include:
series of exercises, usually incorporating some stretching exercises.
Cool-downs may include:
series of exercises, usually incorporating stretching exercises.
Athlete or Athletes may include:
beginner through to high performance level competitors
athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program
female or male athletes
athletes with a disability or special needs.
Other relevant stakeholders may include:
coaches
sports officials.
Preferred timing and duration of warm-ups and cool-downs may include:
performance parameters for the event
intensity of event or activity
areas of body to cover
holding times
repetitions.
Contraindications and precautions may include:
acute inflammation
infection
fracture
recent muscle injury
haematoma
torn ligament
acute and or sudden joint swelling
neck soreness or strain
back soreness or strain
extreme pain on movement of any body part
inability to bear weight through a limb
heart condition
open wound.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
confidentiality of participant information
code of ethics
code of conduct
Sports trainer associations guidelines.
Medical support team may include:
medical practitioners
physiotherapists
chiropractors
osteopaths
massage therapists
rehabilitation therapists.
Basic principles of biomechanics may include:
centre of gravity
base of support
levers
fulcrums
major muscle actions.
Best practice may include:
Industry Code of Ethics
Industry Code of Conduct
Sports trainer regulations and guidelines
best practice sports trainer principles.
Arousal levels may include:
calming the nervous or anxious competitor
increasing excitement levels.
Self-reflection methods may include:
diary or journal
mentoring.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
interacts with athletes to determine contraindications to warm-up and cool-down exercises and refers the athlete to appropriate medical personnel as required
applies knowledge of biomechanics and human anatomy and physiology to select and safely demonstrate appropriate warm-up and cool-down techniques to athletes and monitors their safe application within organisational safety systems and best practice sports trainer principles
evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which warm-up and cool-down programs and benefits to athletes can be improved.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple warm-up and cool-down sessions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport setting or environment
athletes participating in sport or physical activity
equipment and facilities to conduct a warm-up and cool-down program.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applying appropriate warm-up and cool-down techniques for relevant activity
observation of interaction with athletes, including eliciting information about contraindications
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles of biomechanics in relation to performing warm-ups and cool-downs
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSSPT305A Support sports injury management.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9543 SRSSPT005B Conduct basic warm-up, stretching and cool-down programs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBE05 SISSSPT001 Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies Unit of competency